Trekking Seasons in Nepal

The second most popular time of
the year for trekking and climbing in Nepal is from late February through
April. Spring is a colorful season, different varieties of wild flowers
specially the rhododendrons. The temperature is mildly warm at lower elevations
and the temperature is moderate above 4000m and the mountain views are
excellent. Holi and Shivaratri festivals are also celebrated during this
season.

Summer/Monsoon season:

Travel in Nepal during summer months are wet
and warm. It is not recommended for trekking and climbing except in the rain
shadow regions like Langtang, Dolopa and Upper Mustang. In the higher valleys,
meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is fine to travel to Tibet, Sikkim,
Ladakh (India) and Bhutan
during monsoon.

Autumn season:

Autumn is one of the best
seasons to travel to Nepal.
It starts from early September to early December, generally during autumn; the
weather is clear with mild to warm days and cold nights. In this season, the
mountain views are astonishingly clear. Also, during autumn there are all kinds
of tourist activities. It is the best season for trekking and climbing, flowers
blooming and Nepal
is lush with an abundant green.

The main festivals in Nepal, Dashain
and Tihar (Deepawali) are celebrated in autumn. It is the best time to
experience your travel in Nepal
with cultural, history, nature and wildlife.

Winter season:

Winter season in Nepal starts
from late December and continue to till March. The cold season is best for
sightseeing and cultural tour in Nepal. Jungle safari, bird watching, city
sightseeing tours, and mountain biking are the popular activities in winter.
Due to the frozen of snow, the mountain rivers are low volume water, so rafting
during this season is popular one.

Trekking in the lowland of
Nepal are possible but in the mountain heavy snowfall might be the problem for
trekking.